The difficult mystery about legendary Damascus steel

The sword is forged from Damascus steel extremely sturdy, and very sharp. However, experts still cannot solve the mystery of this type of steel.

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Damascus steel used to make swords often has a very high carbon content, making them stronger.

Damascus steel swords surprised people because they were extremely solid, sophisticated and sharp. Damascus steel used to forge swords usually has a very high carbon content, making them stronger, lighter and virtually no rust.

According to experts, Damascus steel was used by Middle Eastern people to forge, so the good swords began around 300 BC. This steel is made from Wootz steel that originated in Asia. Damascus steel was popularly produced in the Middle East between 1100 and 1700. However, Damascus steel forging techniques were lost in the 18th century.

Experts and scientists have done many researches to recreate Damascus steel to make legendary swords of the past. However, until now, experts have not been successful in finding a secret formula to create famous Damascus steel.